Down
on the loading platform, it was interesting
to note that the ride still employed hand brakes
over the years. Another artifact was the initials
of longtime Hunt's employee Louie Vendittelli
carved into the façade every year he operated
the ride. Louie also maintained the Nugget,
working the pier for Hunt's since the early
60s.

Laff
In The Dark hopes to see the Golden Nugget reopen
with the outstanding circa 1960 work of PTC’s
John Allen and the creations of Bill Tracy fully restored
to their former glory for devoted fans and newcomers.
So there you have it, a walk on the Wildwood side
of dark attractions.
Here’s to Wildwood reclaiming its glorious “dark”
past moving forward.

The
author would like to thank:
Jack and Will Morey and Steve Valenti
of Morey's Piers for
their cooperation and hospitality.